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In the lead-up to the Week 4 showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans, Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was questioned about whether he believed he could be covered. His response was a simple laugh and a denial.
Lamb backed up that confidence in a big way. With Dallas reeling from a tough loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil, he delivered a spectacular performance: 17 receptions for 189 yards and the game-winning touchdown with under a minute left. The Cowboys secured a much-needed victory.
Despite holding a 2-2 record, the Cowboys' offense has been among the league's elite through four weeks. They rank second in points per game (30.5), trailing only the Buffalo Bills. Quarterback Dak Prescott has thrown just one interception, and the team's only other turnover came on a Jake Ferguson fumble.
Looking ahead, Dallas faces another winless opponent in Week 5: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who will be without Baker Mayfield. A win would allow the Cowboys to at least temporarily match the New York Giants for the most wins in the NFC East with three.
When the Cowboys need a first down, Prescott frequently targets Lamb. The duo has combined for an NFL-best 28 first downs through the air, a category they also led the league in during the 2023 season.
Key Analysis
Lamb's ability to consistently move the chains has been a cornerstone of Dallas's offensive success. His connection with Prescott poses a significant challenge for opposing defenses, and if the Cowboys can shore up other areas, they remain a formidable contender in the NFC.
Originally reported by yardbarker.